So the question upon its adoption was decided in the affirma tive. On motion of Mr. Stirling, The vote last taken was reconsidered, Mr. Todd withdrew his motion to strike out article 44, The question again recurring upon the adoption of the amendment submitted by Mr. Clarke, It was decided in the affirmative. On motion of Mr. Thomas, It was ordered to be entered on the Journal that Joseph H. Audoun, of Baltimore city, is detained from his seat in the Convention by sickness. On motion of Mr. Cushing, The Convention adjourned. SATURDAY, June 11th, 1864. The Convention met at 10 o'clock, A. M. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. McNemar, All the Members present except the following: Messrs. Goldsborough, (President,) Audoun, Barron, Belt, Berry, of Baltimore county, Berry, of Prince George's, Bil lingsley, Blackistone, Bond, Briscoe, Brooks, Carter, Chambers, Crawford, Dail, Davis, of Charles, Dellinger, Dennis, Dent, Earle, Edelen, Gale, Hatch, Hodson, Hoffman Hollyday, Johnson, Kennard, Lansdale, Lee, Mace, Marbury, Mayhugh, Noble, Peter, Pugh, Purnell, Ridgely, Sands, Schley, Smith, of Dorchester, Thruston, Turner, Wil mer. The proceedings of yesterday were read and approved. Ordered, That the Committee on the Legislative Department be instructed to inquire into the expediency of incorporating into the Constitution a provision making it the duty of the Legislature to provide by law for the apprenticeship, by courts of competent jurisdiction, of emancipated negroes, who are minors, so as to better provide for their welfare and preparation for the enjoyment of freedom. The question being on the adoption of the order, Mr. Stirling demanded the yeas and nays, The demand being sustained, The yeas and nays were called and appeared as follows: So the question upon its adoption was decided in the affir mative. The Order of the Day being the Report of the majority of the Committee on the Bill of Rights, Was taken up. Mr. Jones, of Somerset, submitted the following amend ment: Insert as an additional Article, the following: Article 45, That every citizen may freely speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty. Mr. Stockbridge submitted the following amendment to the amendment: Strike out the words "may freely," and insert the words "ought to be allowed to. The question being on the adoption of the amendment to the amendment, Mr. Jones, of Somerset, demanded the yeas and nays, The yeas and nays were called and appeared as follows: So the question upon its adoption was decided in the affirmative. The question recurring upon the adoption of the amendment submitted by Mr. Jones, of Somerset, Mr. Jones, of Somerset, demanded the yeas and nays, The demand being sustained, The yeas and nays were called, and appeared as follows: Messrs. Brown, Clarke, Daniel, AFFIRMATIVE. Russell, Schlosser, Scott, Smith, of Carroll, Duvall, McComas, Smith, of Wor., Stockbridge, Thomas, So the question upon its adoption was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Abbott submitted the following amendment: Insert as an additional Article the following: Article 1, Truths to be held as self evident are, that all men are created equally free; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty, the enjoyment of the proceeds of their own labor, and the pursuit of happiness. On motion of Mr. Abbott, The consideration of the amendment was informally passed over. On motion of Mr. Thomas, The consideration of the fourth Article of the Report was resumed. After debate thereon, On motion of Mr. Daniel, The Convention adjourned until Monday next, at 12 o'clock. MONDAY, June 13th, 1864. The Convention met at 12 o'clock, M. All the members present except the following: Messrs. Goldsborough, (President,) Belt, Berry, of Baltimore county, Berry, of Prince George's, Billingsley, Blackiston, Briscoe, Brooks, Carter, Crawford, Dellinger, Dent, Edelen, Gale, Harwood, Henkle, Hodson, Hoffman, Hollyday, Hopper, Johnson, Lansdale, Lee, Marbury, Mayhugh, Murray, Purnell, Ridgely, Russell, Schley, Thomas, Turner, Wilmer-34. The proceedings of Saturday were read and approved. Mr. Hebb submitted the following order: Ordered, That until the final vote on the Declaration of Rights shall have been taken, the Convention will hold two sessions daily, beginning at 10 o'clock, A. M., and 41⁄2 o'clock P. M. The question being on the adoption of the order, Mr. Hebb demanded the yeas and nays, The demand being sustained, The yeas and nays were called, and appeared as follows: |